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11 Unnecessary Sequels In Honor Of 'Grown Ups 2'

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"Grown Ups 2" is out in theaters now, though many are wondering why it was even made in the first place. (Quick answer: the possibility of making lots of money.)

The much derided sequel currently owns a seven percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a worse number than the first "Grown Ups" film, which earned a 10 percent rating on the review aggregation site. Fortunately for star Adam Sandler, he's not the first actor to star in a sequel no one really wanted. Ahead, a look at 11 unnecessary sequels, a brief list that leaves room for you to add some of your favorites in the comments section below.

1. "Caddyshack II"

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 5 percent

2. "Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2"

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 13 percent

3. "Basic Instinct 2"

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 7 percent

4. "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights"

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 22 percent

5. "Blues Brothers 2000"

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 45 percent

6. "Taken 2"

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 21 percent

7. "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides"

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 33 percent

8. "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo"

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 9 percent

9. "Teen Wolf Too"

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 14 percent

10. "Speed 2: Cruise Control"

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 3 percent

11. "Weekend At Bernie's II"

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 11 percent

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'Grown Ups 2' Photos
Shaquille O'Neal, Adam Sandler(01 of40)
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Former professional basketball player Shaquille O'Neal gives actor Adam Sandler a lift at the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Kevin James, Steffiana De La Cruz(02 of40)
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Actor Kevin James and wife Steffiana De La Cruz attend the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Ashanti Douglas(03 of40)
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Actress and singer Ashanti Douglas attends the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Erin Heatherton(04 of40)
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Model Erin Heatherton attends the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Amanda Joy Michalka, Aly Michalka(05 of40)
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Actresses and recording artists Amanda Joy "AJ" Michalka, left, and Aly Michalka of the group "Aly & AJ" attend the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Chris Rock(06 of40)
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Actor Chris Rock attends the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Salma Hayek(07 of40)
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Actress Salma Hayek attends the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Taylor Lautner(08 of40)
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Actor Taylor Lautner attends the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Colin Quinn, Nick Swardson(09 of40)
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Comedians Colin Quinn, left, and Nick Swardson attend the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Taylor Lautner(10 of40)
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Actor Taylor Lautner attends the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Dennis Dugan(11 of40)
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Director Dennis Dugan attends the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Adam Sandler, Jackie Sandler(12 of40)
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Actor Adam Sandler and wife Jackie attend the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Nana Meriwether, Shaquille O'Neal, Ashanti Douglas(13 of40)
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Retired basketball player Shaquille O'Neal, center, poses with former Miss USA Nana Meriwether, left, and singer Ashanti Douglas at the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
David Spade(14 of40)
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Actor David Spade attends the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Kevin Farley(15 of40)
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Actor Kevin Farley attends the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Chris Rock(16 of40)
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Actor Chris Rock attends the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Salma Hayek(17 of40)
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Actress Salma Hayek attends the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Kevin James, Steffiana De La Cruz(18 of40)
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Actor Kevin James and wife Steffiana De La Cruz attend the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Salma Hayek(19 of40)
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Actress Salma Hayek attends the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Taylor Lautner(20 of40)
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Actor Taylor Lautner attends the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
David Spade, Chris Rock(21 of40)
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Actors David Spade, left, and Chris Rock attend the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Shaquille O'Neal, Alexys Nycole Sanchez(22 of40)
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Retired basketball player and actor Shaquille O'Neal and actress Alexys Nycole Sanchez attend the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Alexander Ludwig, Nicole Pedra(23 of40)
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Actor Alexander Ludwig and girlfriend Nicole Pedra attend the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Patrick Schwarzenegger(24 of40)
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Actor Patrick Schwarzenegger attends the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Adam Sandler, Alexys Nycole Sanchez(25 of40)
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Actor Adam Sandler and actress Alexys Nycole Sanchez attend the premiere of "Grown Ups 2" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
"Grown Ups 2" New York Premiere(26 of40)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Actor Kevin James attends the 'Grown Ups 2' New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Steffiana de la Cruz (L) and actor Kevin James attend the 'Grown Ups 2' New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Grown Ups 2" New York Premiere - Red Carpet(28 of40)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Actor Alexander Ludwig attends the 'Grown Ups 2' New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Aly Michalka attends the 'Grown Ups 2' New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Grown Ups 2" New York Premiere - Red Carpet(30 of40)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Grizz Chapman (L) and Shaquille O'Neal attend the 'Grown Ups 2' New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Grown Ups 2" New York Premiere(31 of40)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Actor Adam Sandler (L) and Jackie Sandler attend the 'Grown Ups 2' New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Actor Nicholas Turturro attends the 'Grown Ups 2' New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Grown Ups 2" New York Premiere - Red Carpet(33 of40)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Bonnie Fuller attends the 'Grown Ups 2' New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Amanda Joy Michalka (L) and Aly Michalka attend the 'Grown Ups 2' New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Comedian Jackie Martling attends the 'Grown Ups 2' New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Musician Darius Rucker attends the 'Grown Ups 2' New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Grown Ups 2" New York Premiere - Red Carpet(37 of40)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Actor Adam Sandler attends the 'Grown Ups 2' New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Model Carol Alt attends the 'Grown Ups 2' New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Grown Ups 2" New York Premiere(39 of40)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Actor David Spade (L) and comedian Chris Rock attend the 'Grown Ups 2' New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Grown Ups 2" New York Premiere(40 of40)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Actor Nick Swardson attends the 'Grown Ups 2' New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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